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    Everything seems like its in place spring wise,...

    Everything seems like its in place spring wise, when I pull the choke about 1/2 way it seems to run OK but if I push in the choke all the way the problem comes back. I even ran some carb cleaner...
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    20hp briggs governor adjust

    Hi there, my 98 MTD riding mower suddenly developed a governor problem. The engine keeps hunting up and down and won't run at a steady speed. It not too bad at full throttle but won't idle at all....
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    Motor is hard to turn over by hand. Flathead...

    Motor is hard to turn over by hand. Flathead engine. Totally lost.:eek:
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    I have a flathead engine so its doubtfully the...

    I have a flathead engine so its doubtfully the valves. Where is this compression release valve and how do I adjust it?
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    20.5hp briggs, compression release valve?

    Do these engine have a valve to release compression to make it start easier? I think mine is stuck shut cause its real hard to turn over
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    The key turns a switch inside the lock, sounds...

    The key turns a switch inside the lock, sounds like its stuck open so just replace the whole unit. Good luck
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    MTD 20.5 hard to start

    Hey just wondering if there is a compression relieve valve of some kind to get my briggs and stratton 20.5 started easier. It seems to buck the starter like its got too much compression, even when I...
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    Sounds like the key is bad but its just a guess!

    Sounds like the key is bad but its just a guess!
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    Well I pulled the spark plug wires and it turned...

    Well I pulled the spark plug wires and it turned over a little easier but not much. Could it be a sheard flywheel pin is making the timing off? My local mower guy suggested that. He also agreed...
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    Thanks man, sounds tough to adjust the L-head....

    Thanks man, sounds tough to adjust the L-head. Doesn't sound like there's any adjustment other than grinding the valve tip. You know anything about this engine type?
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    46" MTD 20.5hp Hard to turn over

    Hi group, my riding mower is hard to start. Starter can barely turn the engine over past the compression stroke. Have to turn the key a couple times to get it to go past compression then it will...
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    Most likely it's the nuetral control adjustment....

    Most likely it's the nuetral control adjustment. If it was the fluid, it wouldn't go faster in reverse then forward. Take off the panel where the brake knob and pressure relief valve are located and...
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    20.5 BS hard to crank

    Hi group, my riding mower is hard to start. Starter can barely turn the engine over past the compression stroke. Have to turn the key a couple times to get it to go past compression then it will...
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